Batrakov became the first Russian since 2021, who distinguished himself in the Champions League

Russian midfielder “Galatasaray” Alexei Batrakov went down in history as the first footballer from Russia in the last five years, managed to score a goal in a Champions League match. His capture of the goal, he scored in the game of the general stage against the Spanish “Barcelona”, opening the scoring in the 28th minute.

The previous Russian who distinguished himself in the main club tournament in Europe was Magomed Ozdoev. It happened on December 8, 2021: playing for Zenit, he hit the gates of English Chelsea in the final round of the group stage (3: 3). It was his ball that allowed the blue-white-blue to escape defeat at compensated time.

As for the goals in the gate of “Barcelona” in European competitions, the last of the Russians it was managed by Andrey Arshavin – he scored in the Champions League match with the English “Arsenal” on February 16, 2011. His goal brought the team victory in the first game of the 1/8 finals (2: 1).

In total, the Spanish club in the Champions League scored six Russians. However, only Valery Karpin, who played for Spartak, managed to do this twice.

The Russian opened the scoring in the game “Galatasaray” – “Barcelona”.

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